Sarkari Yojana
Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan
About Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan
“Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan (BBSA)” is an umbrella scheme run by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD) Department, Government of Odisha. It works to build inclusion and empowerment among marginalised groups, with special attention to people with disabilities and others facing social disadvantage. To secure fair treatment for PwDs, BBSA pursues these broad objectives:
1. Building a supportive environment that guarantees equal opportunities, equity, social justice & empowerment for persons with disabilities, concentrating on the grass root PwD population. 1. Motivating voluntary effort and involvement of every stake holder so that the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 is implemented effectively. 1. Widening outreach for the rehabilitation of PwDs and setting up facilities that offer high-tech rehabilitation services. 1. Backing individual and group efforts by PwDs in employment, selfemployment and other socio-educational services. 1. Reinforcing the current implementation machinery and extending facilities to every uncovered part of the state so that all PwDs are reached.
In short, the scheme addresses the rehabilitation and social security needs of PwDs.
Scheme Overview
State Government
27 Dec 2016
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants have to be bona fide residents of…
Applicants have to be bona fide residents of Odisha.
Any Person with Disability (PWD), regardless of age…
Any Person with Disability (PWD), regardless of age or type of disability, can use any or all of the services offered, as long as he/she has not already received the same service earlier.
Benefits Provided
Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The new Act extends its coverage to Persons with Disabilities falling into any of these categories:
Victims of an Acid Attack,
Victims of an Acid Attack,
Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Persons with Blindness,
Persons with Blindness,
Persons with Cerebral Palsy,
Persons with Cerebral Palsy,
Persons living with Chronic Neurological Conditions,
Persons living with Chronic Neurological Conditions,
Persons with Dwarfism,
Persons with Dwarfism,
Persons with Hemophilia,
Persons with Hemophilia,
Persons with a Hearing Impairment,
Persons with a Hearing Impairment,
Persons with an Intellectual Disability,
Persons with an Intellectual Disability,
A Leprosy Cured Person,
A Leprosy Cured Person,
Persons with a Locomotor Disability,
Persons with a Locomotor Disability,
Persons with Low-Vision,
Persons with Low-Vision,
Persons with Mental Illness,
Persons with Mental Illness,
Persons affected by Muscular Dystrophy,
Persons affected by Muscular Dystrophy,
Persons affected by Multiple Sclerosis,
Persons affected by Multiple Sclerosis,
Persons with Parkinson’s Disease,
Persons with Parkinson’s Disease,
Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities,
Persons with Specific Learning Disabilities,
Persons with a Speech and Language Disability,
Persons with a Speech and Language Disability,
Persons with Thalassemia,
Persons with Thalassemia,
Persons with Sickle Cell Disease, and
Persons with Sickle Cell Disease, and
Persons having Multiple Disabilities
Persons having Multiple Disabilities
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Depending on the kind of application, such as educational grants, cultural programmes or community initiatives, the Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan scheme may call for the following papers. 1. For Individuals or Community Groups: Proof of Identity:
Aadhaar identity card
Aadhaar identity card
Voter identity card
Voter identity card
Valid passport
Valid passport
Driving licence Proof of Address
Driving licence Proof of Address:
A recent utility bill (Electricity, Water, Gas)
A recent utility bill (Electricity, Water, Gas)
A bank account statement
A bank account statement
A rental agreement
A rental agreement
Application Form
Application Form: Educational Documents (if applicable):
Certificates or mark sheets showing educational qualifications
Certificates or mark sheets showing educational qualifications. Proof of Social or Economic Status (if applicable):
Certificate of income
Certificate of income
Certificate of caste
Certificate of caste
Certificate of disability (when disability benefits are sought)
Certificate of disability (when disability benefits are sought)
Project Proposal or Plan (for community projects or…
Project Proposal or Plan (for community projects or cultural events):
2016-12-27
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan through the offline application process outlined below.
Candidates are registered by disability category, for example…
Candidates are registered by disability category, for example visually impaired, speech/hearing impaired, orthopedically handicapped, leprosy cured persons, mentally retarded and mentally ill, CP, Autism and Multiple Disabilities etc.
The form for generating the Unique Disability ID…
The form for generating the Unique Disability ID can be found at Annexure-A of the detailed guidelines.
Carrying the prescribed application, the registered beneficiary proceeds…
Carrying the prescribed application, the registered beneficiary proceeds to the Assessment/ Distribution Counters, where medical/ rehabilitation professionals assess the disability and the need for aids/appliances and other services.
Where the application qualifies for certification (that is,…
Where the application qualifies for certification (that is, 40% or above disabilities), it is sent on to the photo counter, Medical Counter and ID card/Pass Book Counter one after another.
Registered PwDs who already hold a valid disability…
Registered PwDs who already hold a valid disability certificate do not have to go to the Medical Examination counter. Their needs for aids/appliance & other services, if any, can still be assessed at the Assessment Counter.
Objectives
1. To create an enabling environment to ensure equal opportunities, equity, social justice & empowerment of persons with disabilities with focus on grass root PwD population.
1. To encourage voluntary action and participation of all stake holders for ensuring effective implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
1. To expand outreach activities for rehabilitation of PwDs and create facilities for providing high-tech rehabilitation services.
1. To promote individual and group initiatives by PwDs for employment, selfemployment and other socio-educational services.
1. To strengthen the existing implementation machinery and create facilities for coverage of all uncovered areas of the state for ensuring complete coverage of PwDs.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.